Motivation...

...to go to the gym on a daily is hard. Working out is hard. But you know, the benefits are great, so that's one thing that keeps me motivated.

I've met and seen some amazing people at the rec. center. I remember one day working out and on the machine next to me was a gentleman with an oxygen tank working out. I know if I had to lug around an oxygen tank, that would be my excuse to just sit at home. Then there are the overly obese men, women and sometimes kids that I would see walking the indoor track. I love it when I see them there working out. It brings a smile to my face and I think, one day they'll be half their size if they stay committed.

Then there are the men and women who have lost a lot of weight. One lady I met told me this year she was doing a triathlon with her daughter. She said to me, "You know, last year I was 80 pounds heavier and on the sideline watching my daughter. I can't believe that I'll be doing it with her this year".

At our rec. center they had an 'Inches Lost Contest'. We (my sisters and I) all entered it and guess what? My sister Kalo took first place losing 9 inches. Then my other sister Silia took fifth place losing 4 inches or something like that. I love seeing/hearing people's success stories. It's truly motivating!